Master of Science in Sports Administration
LEAD THE WAY IN SPORTS ADMINISTRATION, MANAGEMENT, AND MORE...
Valparaiso University’s master of science in sports administration program will equip you to pursue careers in the exciting and fast-paced world of sports administration and management.
Graduates of this program will be prepared to lead and thrive in a variety of settings, including public recreation systems, voluntary agencies, facility and event management, community-based athletic programs, college athletic administration, professional sports organizations, and more.
Some examples of job placements for graduates of the sports administration programs are:
• City Parks and Recreation Directors
• Collegiate and High School Athletic Directors
• Division I Head Coaches
• Fitness Center Owners
• Golf Course Management
• Motor Speedway Personnel
• Professional Team Front Office Executives
• Sport Broadcast Network Officials
• Sport Marketing Professionals
Our 39-credit interdisciplinary program includes graduate coursework through the College of Business and other graduate programs, including education, psychology, communication, and liberal studies, creating a well-rounded curriculum that will equip students for many different career goals.
Visit valpo.edu/college-of-business/graduate-programs/m-s-insports- administration to learn more.
VALUE OF A VALPO GRADUATE DEGREE
Graduate tuition for the 20242025 academic year is surprisingly affordable at $706 per credit. The program offers early-entry options and scholarships for especially qualified undergraduate students.
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* Internship/CPT exceeding 3 hours can be used as Sports Administration Elective hours
Valparaiso University admits students of any race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, or religion. (For a full statement, see valpo.edu.)
“My time in the master of science in sports administration program has been impactful. Within my first semester, I obtained an internship with the help of Professor Jamie Stangel ’06, ’07
M.S., Ph.D., which has given me great experience for the future and great connections that will benefit my career. Overall, the professors are very helpful and want to see you succeed!
— Marissa Carr '24 M.S.ADMISSION
Admission to the sports administration program is dependent on meeting Valpo and program-specific requirements. For more information and to view all application requirements, please visit valpo.edu/college-of-business/graduate-programs/m-s-insports-administration
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SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS
For information on scholarships and awards, visit valpo.edu/financialaid
Valparaiso University Valparaiso, IN 46383 phone: 219.464.5022 web: valpo.edu email: grad@valpo.edu
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BUSINESS CORE 12 CR. LS 610 Accounting Information for Decision Analysis 3 Cr. MGT 670 Strategic Thinking & Action 3 Cr. Two courses from the following: MGT 757 Developing People 3 Cr. MGT 753 Project Management 3 Cr. MGT 650 Leadership in a Global Environment 3 Cr. SPORTS ADMINISTRATION CORE 15 CR. KIN 533 Management and Development of Facilities 3 Cr. KIN 570 Sport and the Law 3 Cr. ECON 567 Sports Economics 3 Cr. One course from the following: KIN 543 Sports Marketing, Promotions, and Fund-Raising 3 Cr. MKT 630 Marketing Management and Consumer Experience 3 Cr.
course from the following: KIN 553 Financial Aspects of Sport 3 Cr. FIN 620 Financial Analysis 3 Cr. SPORTS ADMINISTRATION ELECTIVES 6 CR. Two courses from the following: KIN 510 Psychology of Sport 3 Cr. KIN 520 Women and Sports 3 Cr. KIN 530 Sport and Society 3 Cr. KIN 590 Topics 3 Cr. Or a class approved by the College of Business Graduate advisor INTERNSHIP/CPT 6 CR. KIN 586 Internship in Sports Administration 3-6* Cr. KIN 795 Master’s Thesis 3 Cr.
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